Update on Jeanie’s son, Ryan Shaw
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your donations. The money donated relieved us of some of the financial burden while we were in Nashville, TN. Every time we went required us to rent an AirBnB, an expense we needed your help with. Thank you. If you wish to donate further, send via Zelle to Jeanie at 423-484-0120 or to “friends and family” by PayPal to jeanettemshaw@msn.com.
Ryan had his brain tumor removed at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN (5-hour drive from home) on December 27, 2024. The surgery was 16 hrs, the tumor was benign (thank God), yet he is permanently deaf in his right ear and had partial facial weakness. We came home to Bristol on January 3rd only to have to return to Vanderbilt on January 4th. He had developed a Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) leak from the incision. They did a lumbar drain for 5 days and thought it was under control. We returned home on January 10th in the midst of a snowstorm.
Ryan began Physical Therapy and was doing well until the CSF began to build up again. He was admitted to Vanderbilt a third time on February 3, 2025, to put a permanent shunt for the fluid to drain from his head into his abdomen. He returned home on February 5th. He has regained most of his facial movements (he can now wink and smile) which is a big praise.
Ryan had limitations, at least until after he returns for a checkup (at Vanderbilt) on March 3rd. He cannot drive nor pick up more than 10 lbs (his new baby weighs over 12 lbs). He gets tired easily and if he turns his head too fast he gets light headed. Physical Therapy is helping him build strength and balance. Yet he has to have round the clock watch and Gabby had to return to work on February 10th, so michael and I go to their house during the week and keep Ryan company and take care of the kids.
There had been some continued swelling (collection of CSF) but March 1st it miraculously went away. When Ryan went to his check up on March 3rd they did not have to adjust the drain speed on his shunt. CT scan showed everything in place. He is allowed to follow his inner guidance on restrictions. He has begun to drive short distances and can lift Lincoln. Physical Therapy continues to improve his balance and strength and he is gaining his weight back. He does not have to go back to Vanderbilt until December. Thank you God for continued healing.
Blessings & Love,
Ryan, Gabby, Arya & Lincoln Shaw, and Jeanie Shaw-Ryce & Michael Ryce
If you wish to donate further, send via Zelle to Jeanie at 423-484-0120.
